Markets Open, Banks Closed on January 15

On January 15, 2026, the stock markets in India will be open for trading, but there will be no settlement due to Municipal Corporation Elections in Maharashtra.

Banks in Maharashtra will be closed on this day to facilitate the elections.

Additionally, banks in cities like Bengaluru, Chennai, Gangtok, Hyderabad, and Vijayawada will also be closed due to festivals such as Uttarayana Punyakala, Pongal, Maghe Sankranti, and Makara Sankranti.

While physical bank branches may be closed, online banking services and ATMs will continue to operate as usual.

The Maharashtra government has also declared a public holiday in Mumbai for civic polls, applicable to various establishments.

Essential services must allow employees 2-3 hours to vote, and violations can be reported via a helpline.

The next market holiday is on January 26, 2026.